Rice Lake

Local offices in Rice Lake

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 Wisconsin

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Housing help · City office

  Rice Lake Housing Authority

  132 W Marshall St, Rice Lake, WI 54868

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  • Housing assistanceGet information about housing options and assistance from the local housing authority.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ricelakehousing.com

• Utilities · City office

  Rice Lake Utilities

  320 W Coleman St, Rice Lake, WI 54868

  Help here

  • Utility service and bill helpGet help with electric, water, and wastewater service, bills, and payment arrangements.Read more
  Call 715-234-7004DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ricelakeutilities.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Rice Lake Senior Center

  12 W Humbird St, Rice Lake, WI 54868

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsPeople age 55 and older can join activities, find resources, and get meal information.Read more
  Call 715-234-7224DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ricelakeseniorcenter.org

• State office

  Rice Lake DMV Service Center

  735 West Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card in person.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us

• Library · City office

  Rice Lake Public Library

  2 E Marshall St, Rice Lake, WI 54868

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library information, cultural, and recreational services.
  Call 715-234-4861DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rlpl.org

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  30 E Eau Claire St, Rice Lake, WI 54868

  Help here

  • City services and paymentsGet help with city records, taxes, residential refuse bills, licenses, and municipal court payments.Read more
  Call 715-234-7088DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.rice-lake.wi.us

City of Rice Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rice Lake

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Rice Lake

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  Barron County Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  1.2 miles away

  331 South Main St, Ste 6, Rice Lake, WI 54868

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4pm

  Call 715-679-5570; 715-234-6302DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 25, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Barron County

Rice Lake is in Barron County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Barron County Health & Human Services

  335 E Monroe Ave, Room 338, Barron, WI 54812

  Help here

  • Economic supportGet help with FoodShare, medical assistance, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Behavioral health servicesContact the county for mental health and alcohol or drug use services.Read more
  • Youth and family servicesAsk about county services for children, youth, and families.
  Call 715-537-5691DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Barron County WIC

  335 E Monroe Ave, Room 338, Barron, WI 54812

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers food benefits, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referrals for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 715-537-5691DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov

• Child support · County office

  Barron County Child Support Agency

  335 E Monroe Ave, Room 300, Barron, WI 54812

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and setting up or enforcing child and medical support orders.Apply online
  Call 715-537-6390DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Barron County Public Health Services

  335 E Monroe Ave, Room 338, Barron, WI 54812

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, family planning, disease prevention, and environmental health concerns.
  Call 715-537-5691DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron and Rusk Counties

  335 E Monroe Ave, Barron, WI 54812

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource assistanceGet information and help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 715-537-6225DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcconnections.org

• Veterans · County office

  Barron County Veterans Service

  335 E Monroe Ave, Room 103, Barron, WI 54812

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, medical care, military records, and transportation to VA medical appointments.
  Call 715-537-6290DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov

Everything in Barron County

Wisconsin programs by kind of help

These are run by Wisconsin and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026